Meservey on Trump’s man for Pretoria, Islamists blocking Mozambique’s massive gas field endowment

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US-South Africa relations stand at a pivotal moment, shaped by the arrival of a new US ambassador and the shifting balance of power between Washington and Beijing. Meanwhile, Mozambique’s embattled gas projects face mounting terrorist threats, raising urgent questions about South Africa’s regional influence, economic resilience, and the growing pressures of migration across southern Africa.
30 Oct 2025 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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